Bladder Health & Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control, which can happen to men, women, and children at any age. Incontinence may be the result of nerve damage, stress, poor muscle tone, or other factors. Treatment depends on the cause and can range from performing simple exercises to surgery.Internet ResourcesMedlinePlus: Urinary IncontinenceDeveloped at the National Library of Medicine specifically for health care consumers, this site is a portal for both government-sponsored and privately developed health information targeting the lay public. Site features extensive information about urinary incontinence and how to keep the bladder healthy.Adult Urologic Conditions: The BladderDeveloped by the American Urological Foundation for consumers, this site features multimedia resources for topics ranging from urinary incontinence to urinary tract infections. More than 20 topics are addressed.National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information ClearinghouseThe National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This site features tools to increase knowledge and understanding about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system among people with these conditions, health care professionals, and the general public.Books